Boards

the One (Family) presents their debut CD: “sprout_tiers”… 8 tracks, totaling 51 minutes, recorded at the home of Becky Burroughs-One & Justin Gray-One. The album begins with three ambient soundscapes (“radish”, “alfalfa”, “adzuki”) which utilize looping violins, guitars, vocals and synthesizers. As the album shifts (“mustard”) the ambiance turns into rhythmic tension. Drums are introduced (“clover”) and creates a layered sound reminiscent of Montreal’s Godspeed You! Black Emperor. A short release and return build (“mung”, “lentil”) until all breaks for the choral coda chant (“wheat”) and outro noise-loop… Fans of experimental & the avant garde will appreciate what this Sarnia group has created.